Kennett Collaborative in Kennett Square
Our Board of Directors

Driven to support culture, beauty, and growth in Kennett Square

About / Board of Directors

Committed to Kennett Square

Kennett Collaborative is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of community-minded leaders who care deeply about the vitality, character, and long-term success of Kennett Square. Our board members bring experience from diverse sectors—business, nonprofit, civic, creative, and community development—to help advance our mission of making Kennett a more beautiful, welcoming, and connected place for all. Each member contributes time, expertise, and strategic guidance to ensure that Kennett Collaborative continues to further our mission through year-round public programming such as the KSQ Farmers Market, Third Thursdays, seasonal parades, and Holidays in Kennett.

Meet Our Board

Kris Gabbard, Chair

Committee/s: Executive, Marketing, Brewfest

Corien Siepelinga, Vice-Chair

Committee/s: Executive, Marketing

Affiliation: Owner, Square Pear Fine Art Gallery

Mike Cangi, Treasurer

Committee/s: Executive, Finance

Affiliation: Co-Founder & CEO at FareRx

Trish Evans, Secretary

Committee/s: Executive, Marketing

Affiliation: Public Relations Officer, Longwood Gardens

Amol Dhargalkar

Committee/s: Finance

Affiliation: Managing Partner, Chatham Financial

Alison Dobbins

Affiliation: Kennett Township Manager

Arturo Gomez-Rubio

Affiliation: VP of Operations, Program Management, Veolia North America

Zack Hathaway

Committee/s: Marketing, Summerfest

Affiliation: Co-Owner, Sweet Amelia's

Tatiana Lugo

Committee/s: Finance

Affiliation: VP Business Banking, S&T Bank

Lorenzo Merino

Committee/s: Marketing, Brewfest

Affiliation: SVP, Director of Lending, True Access Capital

Lee Mikles

Committee/s: Marketing

Affiliation: Co-Owner, Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen

Dr. Gretchen Rickards

Committee/s: Memorial Day Parade

Affiliation: Coaching + Consulting

Luke Zubrod

Affiliation: Chief of Staff, Square Roots Collective 

You can make a difference!

You can make a positive impact in Kennett Square! We’re always seeking passionate volunteers for board, committee, and working group service.

Serving on the Kennett Collaborative Board is an opportunity to:

  • Positively impact Kennett Square and its surrounding community
  • Support and guide a mission-driven nonprofit with a growing programs and events
  • Collaborate with local leaders, businesses, and residents
  • Share expertise in areas such as finance, fundraising, marketing, governance, events, beautification, and more

Board members commit to:

  • Attending regular board meetings, ~8-10 per year
  • Serving on at least one committee or working group
  • Acting as ambassadors for Kennett Collaborative and supporting the Kennett Square community
  • Participating in strategic planning and annual budget review
  • Supporting fundraising or sponsorship efforts as able

Board Interest Inquiry

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